A fan running at 2000 rpm delivers 16,000 cfm against 3 in. static pressure, thereby consuming 15BHp. If the rpm is increased to 2300 rpm so that the rpm ratio is 1.5:1. What is the new cfm?

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A fan running at 2000 rpm delivers 16,000 cfm against 3 in. static pressure, thereby consuming 15BHp. If the rpm is increased to 2300 rpm so that the rpm ratio is 1.5:1. What is the new cfm?

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